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CVE-2019-4070: IBM Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) 5.1.0 through 5.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) 5.1.0 through 5.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 157015.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Intelligent Operations Center versions 5.1.0 through 5.2.0 have a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A user with access could place JavaScript into the interface, potentially changing what trusted users see and risking credential disclosure within their session.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation for affected IBM IOC environments. Prioritize faster if IOC supports safety, city, infrastructure, or operational monitoring workflows where trusted UI integrity matters.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4070 is a network-reachable XSS issue in IBM IOC Web UI. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 157015.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Intelligent Operations Center 5.1.0 through 5.2.0, especially where the Web UI is reachable by multiple authenticated users or operators.

Exploitation context

The supplied data does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation reporting. The CVSS vector indicates high exploit maturity, but exploitation still requires low privileges and user interaction.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies XSS in IBM IOC Web UI with potential credential disclosure inside a trusted session. Sources do not provide field-level injection details, exploit steps, or exact fixed versions in the supplied bundle, so validation should rely on IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Intelligent Operations Center deployments and confirm versions.
  • Check IBM advisory for official fix guidance and apply IBM-approved updates.
  • Restrict IOC Web UI access to trusted users and networks.
  • Monitor IOC Web UI activity for suspicious content changes.
  • Review credential-protection controls for users accessing IOC.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm no IOC instance runs 5.1.0 through 5.2.0 after remediation.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry against deployed build levels.
  • Verify IOC Web UI access is limited to authorized users.
  • Check logs for unusual UI changes or credential prompt activity.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:C/A:N/AV:N/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/AC:L/I:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/S:C/A:N/AV:N/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/AC:L/I:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4070Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:C/A:N/AV:N/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/AC:L/I:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMIntelligent Operations Center5.1.0, 5.1.0.1, 5.1.0.2, 5.1.0.3, 5.1.0.4, 5.1.0.5, 5.1.0.6, 5.1.0.7, 5.1.0.8, 5.1.0.9, 5.1.0.10, 5.1.0.11, 5.1.0.12, 5.1.0.13, 5.1.0.14, 5.2.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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